independence
[ in-di-pen-duhns ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /
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noun
Also independency. the state or quality of being independent.
freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
Archaic. a competency.
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Origin of independence
First recorded in 1630–40; independ(ent) + -ence
synonym study for independence
1. See freedom.
OTHER WORDS FROM independence
in·ter·in·de·pend·ence, nounpost·in·de·pend·ence, adjectivepre·in·de·pend·ence, nounsu·per·in·de·pend·ence, nounOther definitions for independence (2 of 2)
Independence
[ in-di-pen-duhns ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /
noun
a city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.
a town in SE Kansas.
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British Dictionary definitions for independence (1 of 2)
independence
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /
noun
the state or quality of being independentAlso called: independency
British Dictionary definitions for independence (2 of 2)
Independence
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /
noun
a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831–44). Pop: 112 079 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for independence
notes for Independence
Beginning of the Santa Fe Trail, used by settlers moving west.
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